Name: We've been frequenting the outdoor pool for some time now and have always enjoyed ourselves, even before the pandemic. It's well-maintained and hygienic. However, we've noticed a decline in the quality of service due to frequent staff turnover, which is disappointing.
Item: Freibad Kalkwerder Strand
Rating: 8
Author: Lena Kessler

About Schwerin Lake

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Schwerin Lake can be attributed to this.

Some general information about Schwerin Lake. It is located in Germany (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), total area - 61.5 km², the maximum depth is 52 meters.

The coast of Schwerin Lake is a real find for lovers of saturated turquoise water, and even these places are not traditionally famous for memorable landscapes - your vacation certainly won’t be any worse!

There are predominantly sandy beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Schwerin Lake is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Schwerin Lake - Naturcamping Retgendorf Strand, Zippendorfer strand

The coastline of Schwerin Lake is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

There are no secluded beaches here. So if you are looking beach holidays outside the hustle and bustle of the city, the coast of Schwerin Lake is probably not your option.

Schwerin Lake Best beaches

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Good for Relax

Zippendorfer strand

Raben Steinfeld 2.9 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

5 Amenities index

Badestelle Hohen Viecheln

Hohen Viecheln 0.7 km

Good

7.4

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

1.5 Amenities index

Freibad Kalkwerder Strand

Schwerin 1.7 km

Good

7.3

Paid entrance only • Beach resort • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Crowded in season

6.1 Amenities index

Camping

Badestelle Seehof

Seehof 0.3 km

Good

7.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season • Distant parking

2.7 Amenities index

Camping

Seehof Strand

Seehof 0.3 km

Good

7.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Naturcamping Retgendorf Strand

Retgendorf 1.1 km

Pleasant

6.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Good for Sup surfing • Distant parking

2.2 Amenities index

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Popular types of Schwerin Lake beaches

Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Schwerin Lake is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 4. Check selection.

Beaches with shade in Schwerin Lake

Zippendorfer strand

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Germany, Raben Steinfeld 2.9 km

Badestelle Hohen Viecheln

7.4

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Germany, Hohen Viecheln 0.7 km

Freibad Kalkwerder Strand

7.3

Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing

Germany, Schwerin 1.7 km

Badestelle Seehof

7.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water

Germany, Seehof 0.3 km

Seehof Strand

7.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Germany, Seehof 0.3 km

Naturcamping Retgendorf Strand

6.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water, Good for Sup surfing

Germany, Retgendorf 1.1 km

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The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Schwerin Lake has the following features:

most beaches are sandy;
8 beaches on Schwerin Lake, have a very smoothly enter to the water, but there are exceptions;
11 beaches on the coast has high level of transparency;
in most cases the cleanliness on Schwerin Lake coast is high;

Latest reviews on Schwerin Lake's beaches

Freibad Kalkwerder Strand

8 Lena Kessler

We've been frequenting the outdoor pool for some time now and have always enjoyed ourselves, even before the pandemic. It's well-maintained and hygienic. However, we've noticed a decline in the quality of service due to frequent staff turnover, which is disappointing.

Naturcamping Retgendorf Strand

10 Baxter Bevan

This place is an amazing spot for camping! Located right by the lake They have a nice selection of snacks and the people are really friendly.

Badestelle Seehof

10 Ethan Sullivan

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